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- Darboy - Eugene A. Verhagen, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and in the arms of his wife, Rose, on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Aspire Senior Living. He was born in Kimberly on August 12, 1931 to the late Louis and Mary (Ducat) Verhagen. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-54 and was a member of the Harvey Pierre V.F.W. Post 2778. Gene married Rose Wallace at St. Paul Parish in Combined Locks on July 10, 1952. He was a collector of everything and an excellent handy man. Gene loved camping and spending time with his family. He enjoyed hunting with his sons and grandsons. Music and dancing, especially with the love of his life, Rose, who brought him great joy.
Gene is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rose; children: Michael (Kathy) Verhagen, Waukesha; Sandy (Randy) Wisneski, Little Chute; Barb (Carl) Van Gompel, Seymour; Clayton (Lindy) Verhagen, Appleton; Karen Doell, Appleton; and Dawn (Jeff) Clark, Appleton; grandchildren: Eric (Angie) Verhagen, Greg Verhagen, Tina (Oumar) Moctar, Paul (Janelle) Verhagen, Chelsie (Tony) Vanden Bloomer, Mark Wisneski, Luke (Jericho) Van Gompel, Pete (Kristina) Van Gompel, Ben (Jen) Van Gompel, Sara (Tony) Schmidt, Joshua (Heidi) Verhagen, Kailyn (Adam) Sieger, Katrina Verhagen, Adam Doell, Katie (Ben) Nommensen, Kelli (fiancé Jeremiah Wallander) Doell, Ryan, Kaden and Delaney Clark; great grandchildren: Ava, Brody and Cooper Verhagen, Brooklyn and Kylie Verhagen, Junior and Choua Moctar, Aubrey Verhagen, Vayda and Joseph Vanden Bloomer, Leo Van Gompel, Hudson and Pierce Van Gompel, Charlie and Sam Schmidt, Mason Verhagen and Anakin and Oliver Sieger; sister: Delores Hennessey; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Donna Verhagen, Earl Wallace, Mary Wallace, Grace (Mel) Hietpas, Donna Eake, Bill (Jean) Wallace, Pat Van Grinsven. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Kathy Jo; son-in-law, Arlyn Doell; infant grandson, Alan Joseph Wisneski; infant great granddaughter, Maggie Marie Vanden Bloomer; Rose's parents, Jim and Stella Wallace; siblings: Averd, Harlan (Ann), Marvin, Clayton, Blanche (Rich) Verhagen, Yvonne (Russ) Hassell and infant sister Ethel; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Carla Wallace, Kenny Wallace, Oscar Wallace, Dennis Eake and Vic Van Grinsven.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at ST. BERNADETTE PARISH (2331 E. Lourdes Dr. Appleton) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Donald Zuleger will officiate. Committal Highland Memorial Park where Military Honors, conducted by the Harvey Pierre V.F.W. Post 2778, will take place. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
Gene's family would like to thank the staff at Aseracare Hospice, especially Tammy, and Aspire Senior Living, Memory Care Unit, for the compassionate care of our dad.
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1931 - 2018 (87 years)
